Exploring Types of Government

Which type of government is ruled by a small group of people?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

• Anarchy

What is the term for a government in which power is held by religious leaders?

• Theocracy

• Dictatorship

• Federal

• Unitary

Which type of government has no recognized authority or governing body?

• Democracy

• Anarchy

• Authoritarian

• Confederation

In which system is all the power held by a central government?

• Federal

• Unitary

• Confederate

• Direct Democracy

What is a government called where citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them?

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

Which type of government is characterized by a single leader with absolute power?

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Federal

• Theocracy

What is the main feature of a confederate system of government?

• Power is shared equally between central and local governments

• state governments hold most of the power

• Central government holds all the power

• Power is held by religious leaders

Which term describes a government where citizens vote on all major issues directly?

• Oligarchy

• Direct Democracy

• Theocracy

• Authoritarian

What is the main characteristic of an authoritarian government?

• Citizens have complete freedom

• Power is limited by law

• Government controls many aspects of life

• Power is shared with the people

Which system divides power between a central government and state governments?

• Federal

• Unitary

• Theocracy

• Dictatorship